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Clunk Noise When Accelerator Pedal is Release

When the accelerator pedal is released, clunk noise occurs while driving.

Car Problem Diagnosis

Clunk noise when the accelerator is released while driving happens because when the accelerator has released the stress on the transmission is reduced and if there is a part that is not secure such as the driveline joint, a clunk noise will occur while driving. When the driveline joint goes bad, it will create noise.

Possible Cause of Clunk Noise When Accelerator Pedal is Release

Faulty driveline joints

What to do?

Bring the car to a reputable auto repair shop and ask the mechanic to inspect the driveline joints, for the front-wheel-drive car it is called the CV-joints and for the rear-wheel-drive car, it is called the U-joints. Depending on if your car is a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive is what the mechanic will check. This kind of problem must be dealt with at once to avoid a much bigger problem in the future.

Car Makes Noise When Turning

The reason why the car makes noise when turning depends if your car is a front-wheel drive or a rear-wheel drive. The cause of clicking noise when turning the rear-wheel-drive is different when turning a front-wheel-drive.